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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,660.57, 63,010.37 and 25,517.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,660.57, 63,010.37 and 25,517.63 is: 35,213.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,660.57 : 63,010.37 = 25,517.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,660.57/63,010.37 = 25,517.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,660.57x = 63,010.37 × 25,517.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,660.57x = 1,607,874,865.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,874,865.18/45,660.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,213.64

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